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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Life Tenure.

Yes, we have advocated, and we still believe
in life tenure for Judges, but there should be
provision In such law TO retire Judges az
they had served out their usefulness and be-
come too old and feeble, physically, to dis
charge the business of the Courts, without
unnecessary delay.
We believe In live tenure because we want
to see our Judges placed above the necessity
OF any political lobbying in order to retain
their positions, aud where they will not be
under any political obligations to any man or
but where their tenure OF office will depend
upon their fitness for the place and faithful
discharge OF the duties incident to the office.
When they become too Old Dr. too feeble to
discharge the duties Of the office any longer,
let them be retired, not on full pay, but with
reasonable competency for the remainder
Of their life. We do not believe in work ing Il
man until you have cotton all the good out of
him and then throwing him aside as you
would an old piece of machinery. -NeWbe,ry
Herald and News.
With due respect for our friend, we would
dissent from the opinions expressed. The
life-tenure and the retirement with q reason
able competency for the remainder OF their
life," Is an old exploded idea which Is incon-
sistent with Democratic principles, and con-
trary TO all Democratic Ideas Of government.
There is perhaps more sentimental hum
buggery associated with the office of Judge
than ia associated with any other office-or
with all other offices. Why this is so, we are
unable 10 tell. If our friend the Ne,cs and
Herald can give one good reason for retiring
Judges on competency for life. that would
not apply to the Governor of the State, the
Sheriff OF the county, or the Circuit Solicitor
we should like to hear,H.
Does the office ~GI Judge require q more
faithful discharge OF duty than any other
Ln tl,okt a
the people are under any obligation to keep
any man in Office for his life time 1t is con-
trary to the cardinal principles of the Demo-
cratic party. Rotation In office Is the proper
thing. After Judge has held his office for a
reasonable time, he, like the Governor, or
county officer. should give place to another.
II our friend would have our Judges entirely
above and independent OF the people, whose
servants they are, let him urge their appoint
ment from another State and by the Presi-
dent.
We want no man in any office in South Car
ollna who objects TO giving an account of his
stewardship once in four years, or who OBJ
Jects to a renewal Of expressionsions of conf
fdenee on the part OF the people.
And no member Of the General Assembly is
true to his constituents who does not vote for
the man who will make the best Judge, no
matter whether he is in Office or out of it?
The people are entitled to the services OF
the best men who are available, and no man
has right to hold office when better man
presents himself for the place.
The people Of South Carolina are not going
back to the old way. They do not propose to
surrender their right TO elect q better officer
II the incumbent is Objectionable or unfit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
THE GOOD TEMPLARs OF ROCK HILL DO A
PUBLIC SERVICE.
They Employ Detectives, who In
Turn Indict Druggists for Selling
Liquor without n License.
Rock Hill Herald.


For several days past there has been consi
derable excitement In Rock Hill on account
OF rumor that the Rock Hill druggists would
be indicted for selling whiskey without pre-
scriptiOns, and on Tuesday night the report
was confirmed by the arrival in fown of Dep
uty Sheriff w. J. Neely armed with warrants
for the arrest Of the proprietors Of the four
Rock Hill drug stores. also for their clerks and
several OF our citizens as witnesses. These
warrants were issued on Tuesday afternoon
upon affldavts made before Trial Justice j.
B. Bell of Yorkville, by d. Hutchson, In
tendant Of the Town OF Rock Hill and fore
man of the Grand Jury.
Immediately upon the arrival OF the Deputy
Sheriff. which was near midnight, he at once
proceeded TO serve his warrants, which occu-
pied all his time from that hour until after
morning the druggists, their clerks and all
others who had been arrested, left town for
Yor5viile, the procession presenting a very
imposing appearance rs 1t passed out Of town.
On Wednesday morning Indictments were
handed to the Grand Jury against ]. B. john
son. ]. J. Haglns, DR.. R. H. Hope and Dr.. j. w.
Fewell, prOprietors of the four drug stores, for
selling whiskey Without license. True bills
were found In each case. and we understand
they will be tried next week.
II is said that the cases against the druggists
were work ed up by one P. Fl. Sutherland, q
detective from Richmond, Virginia, who came
to Rock Hill in the early part of the last
week, having been retained by MIR. ID. Hutch-
son for q committee OF five OF the Good Tenn
plars. who have the cooperation and moral
and financial support of some OF our leading
men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Absent Landlords.

| Several of our brethren Of the press have
lately talked of the doubtful propriety Of
foreigners owning land in this country. In
connection with that subject We would men
tIon that there is tract OF l22 acres OF land
lying within the incorporate limits of this
town which is owned by a citizen Of a distant
state. Some of this land is desirable for the
location of dwelling houses. and we are in
formed that $500 an acre is asked for part of 1t
and $50 an acre for other parts, while none
of II can be bought for less than $50 an acre
Or course $500 an acre Is an exhorbitant price
and is more than anybody in this village Is
going to pay for n building lot, but should
not land owners who propose to either stop
the building OF houses, or else stuff their
pockets with money, have this valuable real
estate assessed at at least something like half
what thcy propose 10 ask for it? That is o
question for our Board of Assessors to an
swer?
This tract of land is assessed by the Town
ship Board of ASSESSORS at $1,000. The town
council of Abbevile assess 1t at S2,iGO.
IT would be interesting to know by what
mlehod OF reasoning, u tract of I'D Of land
which is held all the way from 500 an acre to
SO an acre. can be fairly assessed at either
Sl,50U or S2,iC0.
The store houses, we believe without eXcep.
tion, are assessed for more than they would
sell for At either public or private sale. These
store houses are owned by our own citizens
who are struggling 10 build up the town and
to make living for themselves and their
families, while the owner Of these extremely
low-assesSed LAM DIS is a citizens OF city in a
distant State, who, by his action, sets bar to
the growth and development Of the town.
Can anybody give reason for excusing the
stranger from paying his full share Of taxes to
the town, the county, and the State?
We attach no blame to anybody In refer
ence to this matter, as we presume it has
escaped the attention of those whose duty 1t
is to see that equal justice is done to all, but
we hope that hereafter no discrmination-by
over sight or otherwise-may be made against
our own people In favor OF alien land lords?
Is there any reason why the assessment OF
this 81 500 tract should not be raised 10 S6,O00
or 5000? We presume $4,000 would not buy
1t to-day.
Shall home people pay upon their property
assessed ut full value while distant owners of
our soil are excused from like burden?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
GREENWOOD'S GRACEs.
Happiness 10 Pair OF Young
FOIk-Ofher Matters.
GnEESwooD, S. g., Nov. II, 1887.

GHEESwooD, s. G., Nov. H. 1887.
a large number Of our citizens attended the
State Fair and express themselves rs mucn
pleased with the trip.
Mr.. ]. w. Sproles has begun tho erection oi
q neat cottage on his lot near the Baptlsl
Church. When completed II will add muci
to the attractive appearance Oh that portion o'
Master Wells Riley. of the Anderson Mill
tary Academy, is down on a visit to his pa
rents.
place, Is clerking for Messrs. Traynham h Dial
OF I.aurenS. Mr.. Aud Is well known here rs
II young man of high moral character anu IN
telIectual ability. Our best wishes follow him
Cotton prices advanced decidedly during. the
lnttcr part of last week; 7-S was paid on
Friday and Saturday.
Some of our male citizens are devoting con
siderable time to bird hunting. Their success
A slight sensation was caused last Friday
night by an alarm Of fire at Mr.. j. w. Paynes
millinery store. II was caused by de1eGtlVe
lamp. No damage was done beyond breaking
the catch Off the front door in getting In.
Trade has been unusually brisk In Green
wood for the past week. A large amount o
goods were sold und the merchants are look
ing happy.
The Surveying corps broke camp this morn
ing and moved TO IL point about six mile:
from town. One or two lines were surveyed
through the town, from which selection n;lt VII
the case, the location OF the depot OF the q. Z
l. y. r. r. Is as yet q matter OF doubt. the
probability is, however, that 1t Will be on the
vacant lot just below the Presbyterian pur
sonage. ~
At il a. NJ. ON last Thursday Miss Mary Nc
Kellar and Mr.. w. G. StrawhOrn were mar
ried In the Baptist Church by Rev. g. II. Car
ter. Messrs. A. Med. Singleton and Duprt
Calhoun acted rs ushers. Immediately aitel
the ceremony the newly married couple, ac
companied by party Of friends proceeded tc
the residence OF Mr.. Strawhorn's father, where
they dined. The young couple have host o
friends in Greenwood and vicinity VINO re
joice in their mutual happiness.
The discussion OF the fate OF the condemned
anarchists has been The town talk for the pas,
few days.
A considerable amount Of Greenwood real
estate changed hands on Saleday. Mr.. Earle
our newly acquired citizen, purchased val
liable lot upon which he proposes 10 erect
handsome brick store, shortly.
Mr. Thomas Walker, formerly O citizen o.
Greenwood, was in town recently.
a novel race was run, not q hundred miles
from this place, not long since. The entries
were four oxen and one horse. One OF the
oxen came out victorious.
There will be Il novel and interesting enter
tainment In the shape OF a chocolatiere drill
given at the Mule High School on next Friday
evening. The admission fee will be only x
cents, and we are quite sure that the even
ing's enjoyment viii be we'll worth that sum
The money will be expended In purchasing
some greatly needed school furniture. Come
out and bring your girl, or. If married, youl
WIFE, LINCoMME.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1857.
WOuldn't Lower the Dignity of the
Office.

Our respected neighbor, the Columbia Regis
Ter, protests against lowering the dignity OF
the office OF Circuit Judge. SO have we pro
tested time and again. We have done so ioi
years. We have done so with all the power
and all the earnestnesS at our command. Bpi
all to no avail. The Circuit Judge still docs
the business which properly belongs to the
Trial Justice. The Legislature and the Su
preme Court have degraded the office to the
level on which Trial Justice should stand
and we submit that $1,000 or 81, 500 is big sal
ary for any Trial Justice in South Carolina
Our friend in his earneStness for defending
the dignity of the office of Circuit Judge
seems to forget that that Office has already
been robbed of its former dignity-has been
shorn of It's honors. Only the pay Of that OIL
ficer remains unchanged.
If there IS anything under the face of the
sun more ludicrous than the sight, or the
thought of q $500 Judge, a Sl,600 Solicitor, a
full corps OF Court officers. an army Of Court
constables, fifty jurors, and a cloud of wit
nesses sitting in solemn dignity to enquire in.
to the fact us to whether negro robbed a
henroost or stole pig, we would be glad for
our esteemed brother 10 name 1t. Has the
South Carolina Circuit Judge no higher duty
to perform than that of scenting round hen
roost or pig pen in search for tracks, feath-
ers, and hair? Ministering angels and de-
parted spirits defend the office Of Circuit
Judge from such degradation. The office OF
Circuit Judge In former times was dignifled
one without ever a thought Of the salary
Now, about the only suggestion of dignity in
reference to the Office seems to be the salary
II seems now to be a place to be sought mere
ly for the money that Is in it-and the digni.
ty which attaches to $500 year. We can
scarcely understand that there is any dignity
in searching henroosts, grabbing under pig
pens, and wandering about pasture lands.
Isn't the office Of town marshal u higher
one than that of prowler in hen roosts, exam.
liner Of pig pens and the usurper Of the office
Of COW boy?
Isn't 1t joke any way to talk about dlgni-
ty attaching to the Office Of Circuit Judge In
South Carolina us long as he is forced to try
such cases as petty larceny?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS SHOULD BE PEN
STONED.
The South Should do for Itself
What the General Government has
Done for Union Soldiers.

WaShinOt07l CritLc.
A movement Is making in South Carolina
to secure pensions for Confederate veterans
who are disabled or In need and Il commit lee
OF three of the old soldiers has been appoint
ed In each county TO urge upon the incoming
Legislatu ure un appropriation FOR this purpose.
1t will be a hard-hearted and unpalriotic leg
lslature that can resist the opportunities Of q
cripple, batte.Scarred lobby like thit. Tho
movement is good one; and all the South
ern States should follow South Carol mas ex-
ample. Not that the men who fought for the
"Lost Cause" should be rewarded on that par
tlcular account, but they should certainly re-
ceive some aid in their declining years for the
sacrifices they endured In q cause that they
were compelled to support and Tor the heroic
valor with which they upheld the flag OF the
Southern Confederacy throus hout u long and
weary struggle. They represented the mar
tial virtues and the patriotic instincts OF our
common American manhood, and on that ac-
count, II no other, deserve the appreciative
sympathy Of their fellow citizens. The South
should do for itself what the General Govern
mcnt has so generously done for the soldiers
Of the Union.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16

Grape Lisse. carry the largest stock of
Grape Iisse in the up-country, in white and
colored. VIM. E. Bell.
500 pieces Of satin and gro grain ribbon In
all the shades, fancy and plain edge. w. l..
Bell
Fancy Feathers have very large stock
of feathors in birds and wings, pumes and
tips, all the new shades. w. L. Bell.
Fancy pushes in all the goods and shades.
w. l.. Bell.
Corsets. Warmers Kabo, Balls Health anu
ThomsOns (iloye-ntting. Also the Best Yet
corset which is the best goods on the market
for the priac. VIM. f.. Bell.
80 dozen misses colored hose In Ribbed ana
plain goods, from 81. TO SOC. WIN. +. Bel.
If you wish to economize, buy my ribDed
misses hose In ull sizes. VIM. +. Bell.
Ladies' white and colorcd handkcrchiefs,
from Sc. to 30c. VIM. +. Pell.
Ladies' and misses gloves, in cashmere,
Berlin lined, and kid gloves Wm' H. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Special Attractions for Gentlemen n,
the Store of White Brothers.

First of all, that elegant stock of ready
mndo clothing, manufactured expressly for
their trade out of the choicest fabrics. and got.
ten up in the most approved ouslom-made
styles. The tit OF the garments cannot be eX-
celed. Any one in search Of q suit OF cloth
ing or an oYer-coat cannot fnil TO be pleased.
4 choice selection Of the latest styles Of
hats.
A nice line OF cassimers.
The best makes Of shirts. Laundrled and
unlaundrled.
Undershirts of all descriptions and at all
prices.
Collars, cuffs and hosiery.
A superb assortment Of neck.wear.
All kinds Of Gloves.
Shoes and toots of every kind, from the
best hand-made to the cheapest variety.
An excellent stock of saddles and brides
and buggy robes. WHITE BROTHERS..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Cotton Factory Tax.

GrcenTille proposes to have cotton factories
exempted from taxation. We hope the Legis.
lature may set down on the proposition. Any
set of men who are able to build factories are
abte to pay taxes on them. Abbeville Will
pay taxes on her new factory-when it Is
built. If Greenville county, or Greenville city
propose to exempt her richest citizens from
taxation, that is all right, but 1t is not just to
the people Of the State to exempt capitalists
from taxation on condition that they invest
their money in factory In Greenvlle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

Probate Court-Ciation for Letters of Admin
istration.
BY ]. Fuller Lyon, Esq, Judge Probate Court
WHEREAS, Martha J. Jackson has made
w suit TO me, To grant her Letters of ADJ
niinIstratton of the Estate and effects Of 6. r.
Jackson, late Of Abbeville county, deceased.
These are therefore, To cite and ndmonish all
and sing ulpr the kindred and creditors Of the
said G. T. Jackson, deceased. that they be and
appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to
he held at Abbeville T.. H., on Wednesday,
the 23d of November 1887, after publication
hereof, at II o'clock In the forenoon, to show
cause If any they have, why the said Admin
iStralion should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this 9Th day Of November, In the year Of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and eIghty-seven and In the ll2th year OF
American Independence.
Published on the 9th day of November, 1857,
In the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the time required by law.
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
Nov. Q, 1SS7,t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Potware Potware !
COUNTY OF ABBEVILTil

If we can't sell you Cook Stove come let us
sell you some old fashioned POTWARE.
OVENS and LIDS, EXTRA LIDS, WASH
POTS, TEA KETTLES. ....-l
On account Of space we cannot enumerate
all we do keep In store for you. But come
and see for yourselves and be convinced that
we carry the largest stock OF STOVES, TIN,
CROCKERY, GLASS, CHINA and WOOD
ENWARE ever offered to the trade of Abbe-
vile county. , -.
We will furnish CHURCHES with LAMPS
and CHANDELIERS at q small per cent.
above cost and carriage.
We are agents for the largest and most re-
liable JEWELRY HOUSE in the United
States, and will take pleasure In ordering you
any thing In this line you want. Call and ex-
anime our illustrated catalogue. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
The western Union Extends its Lines.

1t is reported that the Western Union Tele'
graph Company will take possession OF the
telegraph line on the c. & G. road on the first
of December. Without knowing anything OF
the truth of the report, we will be glad If the
change Is made. We cannot be worsted either
in the matter Of accommodation or the
charges, and may be greatly benefited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16

The committee to whom was referred tho
essays and stories which were submitted in
competition for prizes offered by the Press
and Banner have discharged their duty and
made their awords. They desire us TO call on
the authors to submit their names that they
may be notified of their success, and authorized
to get their money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
Bruukcnness No Excuse.

A man who pleaded drunkenness as an OK;
cuse for murder I'm Kentucky has been i0und
guilty, and the Court of Appeals has affirmed
fhe decision. sour statute" says the Court.
"makcs it drunkenness an ofirnse ana ono
crime should not privilege another. Ihls IS
good law and good common scnse.-Hd'Hmore
IDPTicuu,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16

The editor of the Columbia Register recog'
nizes joke when he sees it, or we infer as
much from what he said about our factory
which irreverant people call n wind mill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16

so dozen all linen Doylcs. at 40, so, GO, and
- cents per dozen. Il. NJ. Haddon & Co. 9-2l
A very large and varied stock OF dress goods
from 10 to 25 cent. nj II. NJ. IiadGon 4 Co. 1919
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16

In Anderson "gamblins den" was entered
by the police and one negro was arrested.
Tho report says "the police are determined TO
break up the ring" You notice generally
that only negroes are arrested in this State
for gambling, or if, perchunce, white man,
from any cause, Is Indicted, he Is never pun
ished. If there Is not a poker room or TWO III
Anderson, run by white men, II Is an eXcepr
ton ot n town. The police will never modest
thom. See If they do -Ctrolilla Spartan.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16

Shoes! The best and most comfortable
shoes at q moderate price. K. NJ. Iladdon &
Co. 9.2l
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-16
To Sell, Lease or Rent.

THE FARM between Abbeville and Hodges
known as the "Hugh NJ. Wardlaw Home:
stead" containing 200 ACRES-enough good
tillable land for three horse farm. Branch
bottoms, good grain and cotton lands. VIII
lease from one to five years. or will sell on five
annual iustallments. Reference w. c. Nc
Gowan.. ELIZA WARDLAW.
New Hotel, AbbevIlle, s. G., Aug. "a, 1887.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-26

OF the law, as IL In understood by those who are
reaponsible for it's enactment, IL appears to be
Ats onin,on that the commission has nothing to
40 He does not think it within the province OF
the com mission to mako inquiries. the purpose
~ which ia to ascertain whether the officers
who have charge of the execution or the law
raak "a enforce the spirit of It, and to accom-
nlish the objects sought by It, and he arraigns
thoae volunteer associations which, for the sake
of reform have endeavored to see to 1t
that the execution OF the law is not placed in
rnwilinp hands The Civil-service Reform
League of all cities he regards as busy bodies,
who seek to infere in matters which do not
eoncern them who are informers without evil
denee, and spies without proof.
But the text of the report or OF the bundle OF
reports in the Chicago case will, unquestionably.
show that Mr.. Edgerton's opinions are bis alone
It is true that the commissioners agreed
that there should De acquittal, or. rather that
the charges not proven, and as to this
some friends OF the reform will be of the opinion
that all the commissions s are much too technical
But the other commissioners are agreed that a
general supervision of the interest Of the SERVICE
outside of the "school-room" is not only expedi-
snt, but is enjoned upon them as the guardians
of the law. that, under certain conditions, the
reasons for oismissals should be assigned, and
while insisting that charges which are to be
made the basis of investigation shall be sup
ported by adequate evidence, they welcome the
cooperation OF local associations whose object is
known to be TO assist in making the law Ell
fectiye.